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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
2
Full page ad for a general store promoting low prices on Quaker Corn Flakes two for 25 cents, kraut per quart, fresh imported Swiss cheese, fresh boiled hams per pound, full cream cheese per pound, cream brick cheese per pound, fresh cod fish two pound brick, and assorted wafers biscuits crackers and cookies. The ad notes a sanitary show case and lists dry goods and grocery contact numbers Main 22 and Main 17.
William Woodward aged 41 died after months of kidney trouble at his mother M. L. Woodward’s home in Milton Ore Born in Summerville he leaves his mother two sisters and three brothers Funeral arrangements not yet made. Third M E church society met at Mrs Robt McEwen’s home this afternoon. Local notes mention visitors and political business.
Washington says American merchants overlook a great opportunity in Amazon river trade. John M. Turner, US commercial agent, argues manufacturers and exporters miss vast upriver markets as Para serves as the main distribution point. He notes extensive river traffic, demand for all goods, and usable banking facilities in Para for handling commerce upriver.
A department bulletin notes coal as chief fuel for the United States, surpassing firewood. 1880 wood use totaled 146 million cords worth about 22 million dollars, while 1908 coal production reached 416,842,698 short tons. Regional wood use varies, with many states consuming over 1 million cords annually. Michigan Texas New York Wisconsin Indiana Missouri Minnesota lead in value. North Dakota Nevada have highest average state values. Georgia Alabama lowest. Also mentions a pastry cook award in Umatilla and Cleveland’s baking powder pricing.
A local cinema advertises Friday shows including The Bachelor and the Baby a 1000 foot Vi tagraph about a baby causing a separation and later marriage The Path of Duty Lubin 1000 feet a revenue officer arrests the father of the bride The Sanitarium Selig 1000 feet a top comedy You Are the Ideal of My Dreams The Pastime Friday program lists The Sergeant A Selig feature dramatic Yosemite romance A Lunatic at Large Vitagraph comedy The Hand of Fate Pathe A German history drama The Hustler Gets the Coin Pathe dog plays the hero Also promotion for large pdr pound can of Cleveland’s Baking Powder for 1.65 with screw top lid advertised.
Umatilla Oregon November reports on church construction led by contractor George Simpson, personnel changes with J Forsyth resigning for Frisco, and Chas G Stacey replaced by J H Cherry. Local visits include C K and Mia Bland of Hermiston. Halloween dance draws about 50 couples with United Orchestra from Pendleton. Recital by Mrs Jewel Franklin in Pound's hall funds St Patrick’s church. River freight activity grows as boats unload. Kinds of visitors from Seattle to Baker City noted. Bridge work by Atlas Bridge Co progressing with nine spans.
This week featured H. M. Cockburn Zoe Houser T. J. Mahoney T. P. Gilliland and Geo W Bradley among attendees, reflecting a range of local figures and organizers.
Don’t let a cough or cold turn into pneumonia or consumption. Restore lung health with Hallard's Horehound Syrup. Available at 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle from A. C. Koeppen & Bros. Reliable remedy promotes quicker recovery.
The first annual convention of the Trades and Workers' association, aiming to address the labor question by peaceful methods, concluded its session recently at Battle Creek, Michigan.
Miss Minerva Reminoger of Upper Bern Pa says years of nervous prostration left her utterly wretched. After bread and beef tea and many remedies she found relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla and reports immediate gains and cure. The ad touts purified rich blood as the reason for stronger nerves and promotes liquid or Garsatabs forms.
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